Between 2009 and 2011, Vickerman was also the head of the Waikato Pistons, a position he earned Coach of the Year honours with in 2009 and 2011. In 2013, he became head coach of the New Zealand Breakers.[4] In 2014–15, he guided the Breakers to their fourth NBL championship in five years. Following the 2015–16 season, he departed the Breakers.